Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Alhambra Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A lovely 18k white gold Van Cleef & Arpels diamond ring from the Alhambra collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Vintage Alhambra Bracelet VCARF48400
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A classic 18k white gold mother of pearl bracelet by Van Cleef and Arpels from the Vintage Alhambra Collection.
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Vintage Alhambra Bracelet VCARF48400
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A classic 18k white gold mother of pearl bracelet by Van Cleef and Arpels from the Vintage Alhambra Collection.
18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
These classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels earrings are crafted in 18k white gold and feature two iconic lucky clover motifs inlaid with natural malachite in elegant round bead settings.
Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These stunning Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the Vintage Alhambra collection feature the lucky clover design crafted in 18k white gold and with set with 24 round brilliant-cut D-E...
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the Pure Alhambra collection features the lucky clover motif crafted in 18k white gold and set with round brilliant D-F-G VVS1-VVS2 diam...
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Chalcedony Vintage Alhambra Necklace VCARD34800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold chalcedony necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Vintage Alhambra collection.
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Byzantine Alhambra Necklace In 18k White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Byzantine Alhambra Necklace In 18k White Gold.
White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Alhambra Turquoise 18k White Gold Bracelet Box
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the iconic Vintage Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k white gold and features 5 lucky clover motifs inlaid with blue turquoise i...
Turquoise, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Magic Alhambra Necklace VCARN9MP00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A luxurious 18k white gold necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Magic Alhambra collection.
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Magic Alhambra Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra “Between the Fingers” ring executed in 18K white gold, featuring the House’s signature clover motif interpreted in a fluid, architectural silhouette.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Sweet Alhambra Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Sweet Alhambra Diamond Mini Ring.
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother Of Pearl Magic Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother Of Pearl Magic Alhambra Pendant PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 153643 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother Of Pearl Magic Alhambra ...
White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Turquoise White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k White Gold Diamond Turquoise Ring.
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother Of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother Of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Bracelet PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 155267 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother Of Pearl Vintage Alha...
White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Turquoise Lucky Alhambra Butterfly Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold turquoise ring from the Lucky Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond 18k White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K White Gold Diamond Ring VC26-011326
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
A smooth, polished band keeps the look clean and wearable, making this ring suitable for daily wear.This Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K White Gold Diamond Ring VC26-011326 is of...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Diamond 18K White Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301469 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2019 RRP £5,650 Incl. Taxes/ €6,500 Incl. Taxes / $5,650 Excl. Taxes Model VCARO85500 Serial Number JA****** Metal 18k White Gold S...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Arno Alhambra Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in University Place, WA
A vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the Arno Alhambra family, crafted in 18k white gold and set with a cluster of four round brilliant-cut diamonds arranged in a quatrefoil patter...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pure Alhambra Blue Turquoise White Gold Butterfly Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous authentic Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the iconic Pure Alhambra feature the classic butterfly design with beaded edges crafted in 18k white gold and set with blue ...
Turquoise, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
A refined and highly collectible Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant necklace, crafted in solid 18K white gold (Au750) and set with a vibrant natural turquoise motif.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Vintage Alhambra Ring Size 48 VCARF48900
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the Vintage Alhambra collection.
Diamond, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra White Coral Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These stunning Van Cleef & Arpels lever-back earrings from the iconic Vintage Alhambra collection feature the lucky clover design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with natural whi...
Coral, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Nine Motifs Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Pure Alhambra 9 Motifs Diamond Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Chalcedony Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Vintage Alhambra pendant, rhodium-plated 18K white gold, chalcedony.
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra White Coral Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra White Coral Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Coral, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k White Gold Arno Alhambra Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k White Gold Arno Alhambra Flower Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Vintage Alhambra Diamond Pave Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These Vintage Alhambra earrings are a refined expression of timeless elegance, combining exceptional diamond quality with thoughtful, versatile craftsmanship. Crafted in 18K white go...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Motif Turquoise Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
The bracelet measures 19cm long and it comes with full certificate and the original Van Cleef box. Gemstone: Turquoise Age: Modern, Pre-owned Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Meta...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pink Opal Vintage Alhambra Five Motif White Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold 5-Motif Pink Opal Vintage Alhambra Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arples.
Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
$70,800Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and impressive Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra diamond necklace, crafted in 18K yellow gold with a bold and substantial presence. Dating to circa 90'S, this estate Van Cleef ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Diamond 18k White Gold Ring Certified
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Mother of Pearl White Gold Special Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfax, VA
Description: An elegant Magic Alhambra Special Edition necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K white gold.
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother Of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Earrings VCARF486
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An elegant pair of 18k white gold mother of pearl Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the Vintage Alhambra collection.
18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra 3-Motif Chalcedony MOP White Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the iconic Magic Alhambra collection feature a 3-motif design of beaded clovers crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with chalcedon...
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pure Alhambra Pink Sapphire White Gold Small Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous limited edition Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the iconic Pure Alhambra limited collection features the lucky clover pendant crafted in 18k white gold, set with pink ...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Sweet Alhambra 6 Motif Bracelet VCARO85700
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Sweet Alhambra Collection.
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Vintage Alhambra Diamond & Onyx White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Alhambra 20 Motifs Diamond And Black Onyx Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Turquoise Vintage Alhambra Necklace 18k White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
A rare and authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise 'Alhambra' Necklace creation crafted in 18K White Gold.
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Pure Alhambra Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Necklace Blue Sèvres Porcelain 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
*Rare Find* SKU 77701911 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2012 Model VCARO2TD00 Serial Number JB****** Metal 18k White Gold Stones Sèvres Porcelain Weight 10.63 g Length 40 cm W...
18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Alhambra Gray Mother-of-Pearl White Gold 14 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This classic Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the Pure Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k white gold and features 14 lucky clover motifs inlaid with gray mother-of-pearl and compl...
White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold/MOP Vintage Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold/Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Necklace Made In: France Year of Procudtion: 2021 Materials: Mother of pearl, 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: VCA Au750...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Burnt Onyx 20 Motif Necklace 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers this Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20-Motif Necklace in rare Burnt Onyx is an extraordinary expression of heritage elegance and collector rarity.
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Turquoise Butterfly 18K White Gold Pendant Nec
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301747 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2009 Model VCARD99000 Serial Number BL****** Metal 18k White Gold Stones Turquoise Weight 6 g Length 43 cm Width 2.2 cm Condition E...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels weet Alhambra Long Necklace 16 Motifs 18k White Gold Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Sweet Alhambra long necklace, 16 motifs, rhodium plated 18K white gold, round diamonds; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS.
White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Magic Alhambra Necklace VCARD79200
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A luxurious 18k yellow gold necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Magic Alhambra collection.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra 18K Gold Sevres Porcelain Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Set within the signature beaded white gold quatrefoil, the porcelains blue-black surface brings a sharper contrast to the familiar Alhambra silhouette.In estate condition, this Van C...
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Holiday Alhambra 18K Gold Diamond & Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Framed by the maison's signature beaded border and centered by a single diamond, the pendant highlights the purity of the Alhambra silhouette through uninterrupted mother-of-pearl an...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise 'Vintage Alhambra' Necklaces
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Turquoise 'Vintage Alhambra' Necklaces.
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Ring 18 Karat White Gold, Mother of Pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
With the Pure Alhambra jewelry creations designed in 2001, Van Cleef & Arpels offers a new interpretation of the Alhambra symbol. Inspired by the clover leaf, they give pride of plac...
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Sweet Alhambra Butterfly Bracelet VCARF80400
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A lovely 18k white gold bracelet from the Sweet Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Blue Sevres Porcelain Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Here we have a rare and exquisite 18ct white gold necklace from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Van Cleef & Arpels.
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$23,600Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Diamond “Feuillage” Drop Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and refined pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra “Feuillage” diamond earrings, crafted in luminous 18K yellow gold, embodying the Maison’s timeless interpretation...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl
Van Cleef & Arpels 2020 Guilloché Diamond Vintage Alhambra Pendant VCARP6L800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A limited edition 18k white gold Guilloche and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant from the 2020 Holiday collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Perlee Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Perlee Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Superb Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet with signature Perlee Alhambra style. Diamond set clover...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
One of the world’s foremost jewelry houses, Van Cleef & Arpels is particularly noted for a focus on technical virtuosity, craftsmanship and artistry, evident since its beginning. Rather than create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and other adornments primarily for the aim of displaying of wealth and opulence, Van Cleef & Arpels sought to produce jewelry that projected the wearer’s taste and style.
The company was formed a year after the 1895 marriage of Alfred Van Cleef, the son of a gem cutter, to Estelle Arpels, daughter of precious-stones dealer Salomon Arpels. Ten years later, Van Cleef & Arpels opened its first boutique on the Place Vendôme in Paris, setting the march on a square now crowded with dealers in bijouterie. (The company still occupies the New York flagship store opened in 1939 at Fifth Avenue and 57th Street.)
Born from a union of expertise in both jewelry making and gem selection, Van Cleef & Arpels distinguished itself with both the consistency of the color and clarity of its stones and the creativity of its designs. In doing so, the house would win a roster of dedicated, fashion-conscious clients that included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Hutton, Jacqueline Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor. In 1933, Van Cleef & Arpels patented its trademark Mystery Setting — a technique by which gems are fitted into an intricate matrix of slots and “drawers” that keep the setting hidden. Another signal innovation was the Zip necklace, introduced in 1951, which can be worn either around the neck or, with the zipper closed, as a bracelet.
But as much as to the firm’s craftsmanship, clients have been drawn by the insouciance and playfulness of Van Cleef & Arpels designers, as well as their attunement to the cultural climate. After the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the company produced several lavish pieces featuring hieroglyphics and other Egyptian motifs to go along with the geometric Art Deco jewelry of that decade and the next. Following World War II, as symbols of freedom and rebirth, the firm focused on naturalistic forms such as birds, flowers, fruit and flying insects. High society’s 1960s fascination with the Near East and India prompted such pieces as the best-selling Alhambra necklace, popularized by Princess Grace.
Lately, attention among collectors and connoisseurs has centered on Van Cleef & Arpels’s quality of workmanship as much as its glamour. The firm was the subject of a 2012 show at the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, as well as exhibitions at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, in 2013 and at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2014.
Find an exquisite collection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
These flowers will never wilt.
The classic ’60s design has become particularly popular among sporty types.
Day or night, the vintage jewels make a statement.
You know the French maison’s famous motif well. But why is this particular piece so in demand?
The tiny lovers inch closer together by the hour and minute until they finally embrace on a world-famous bridge.
Watchmakers have tucked their movements into all manner of precious baubles, from lapel pins to cocktail rings. The result is dazzling, wearable art that will get you to the party on time.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
The lucky-charm style has been around for more than 50 years, and British royals are still drawn to it.